Like Iran, Oman reportedly wants to charge ships a "navigational fee" for crossing the Strait of Hormuz — drawing the ire of President Trump. But if the Panama and Suez Canals charge fees, why can’t the Strait...
Albania’s ‘flamingo revolution’ against Jared-Kushner-backed luxury resort • FRANCE 24 English
PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, June 4: Today marks 37 years since the Tiananmen Square massacre and the papers look at how advocates are trying to keep the memory of the victims alive. Albanians continue nationwide protests...
Israel and Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire if Hezbollah stops attacks | BBC News
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to renew their fragile ceasefire and create a number of "pilot" security zones inside Lebanon in which Hezbollah operatives would be banned, the US state department has announced...
Vietnam launches campaign to reclaim Hanoi streets from vendors
The streets of Vietnam’s capital have long been more than just places to walk. Stalls have been part of the city’s culture for generations. Now a campaign to bring them into order has drawn mixed reactions...
US-Iran escalation puts strategic Qeshm island in spotlight
Qeshm Island has become a key flashpoint in the US-Iran conflict due to its strategic location in the Strait of Hormuz. Rising tensions there are fueling concerns over global oil, gas and shipping security. Paul Hawkins...
Could Andy Burnham build to victory?
With two weeks until the Makerfield by-election, does Andy Burnham really have a plan in place to run the country? Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy examine the policy ideas – including an ambitious expansion of social...